a difference of opinion (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority; "he expressed his dissent in a contrary opinion" withhold assent; "Several Republicans dissented
Dissent is strong disagreement or dissatisfaction with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. He is the toughest military ruler yet and has responded harshly to any dissent
If you dissent, you express disagreement with a decision or opinion, especially one that is supported by most people or by people in authority. Just one of the 10 members dissented No one dissents from the decision to unify There are likely to be many dissenting voices
To disagree An appellate court opinion setting forth the minority view and outlining the disagreement of one or more judges with the decision of the majority
An act of will to deny, refute or knowingly disobey the teachings of the Church A person who dissents is called a dissenter Dissent is the general term applied for refusing to accept (e g assent to) God's revealed religion with the person's will Dissent has several forms and can result in loss of Faith as shown below